Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

Join us as a highly motivated Software Engineer to build a better buying experience predicated on honesty and trust.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
• Track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes
• Experience defining a technical plan for the delivery of a significant feature or system component with an elegant, simple and extensible design
• Write high quality code that is easily understood and used by others
• Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base, and have developed a suite of tools and practices that enable you and your team to do so safely
• Take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team
• Lead engineers on your team through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
• Ensure everyone is supported throughout delivery
• Support peers and stakeholders in product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics
• Proactively identify project, process, technology or business issues, advocate for them, and lead in solving them
• Support operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team by setting or improving code review and design standards for your team, and advocating for them beyond your team through your writing and tech talks
• Help develop talent on your team by providing feedback and guidance, and leading by example

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount